Well this is the age of remakes and Capcom aren’t going to disappoint, it is time for a remastered edition of a classic- Resident evil. The producers have released an announcement video for Xbox 360 and PS3 and have also released a few details about what to expect:
The original "tank controls" remain, however there is also a modern option where the character moves in the direction of the analog sick. But if you read this and the 16x9 scrolling options and think "no way, I want the original experience," then good news - all this stuff can be adjusted in-game, any time.
The comparison image below shows off the upgrades to the character models:

Check out the trailer here: